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Holloway¹
- /ˈhɒləweɪ/ UK
Where it comes from
From Old English holh (“hollow”) + weġ (“way”); compare the doublet Holway.
proper noun Holloways
- A village in Dethick, Lea and Holloway parish, Amber Valley borough, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK3256).
- An urban area of London in the borough of Islington, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ306859).
- A hamlet in East Knoyle parish, Wiltshire, England (OS grid ref ST876133).
- A minor city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States.
- A village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States.
- A habitational surname from Old English.
holloway²
noun holloways · hollow way
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A road or track that is significantly lower than the land on either side, not formed by recent engineering but possibly of much greater age.
The first pronounced rise in the ridge is succeeded by Oldgate Nick: there isn't even a footpath crossing, but it is recognisable as a holloway. Here crossed a saltway from Cheshire rising from 5altersford Hall in the upper Todd valley
Similar: sunken lane, bostel, grundle, shute
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: dethick, lea bridge, horsley, ashleyhay, langley, hazelwood, hayfield, holmewood, street lane, upper holloway, doe lea, holbrook, denby, langley mill, duffield, heanor
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